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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
7
A solemn memorial tribute honors dauntless heroes of all wars. It vows that their sacrifice shall not be in vain and pledges to keep faith in a land of peace and freedom.
On May 22 the county superintendent granted a school building permit to the Jean school board. Plans call for a modern brick building. A county trustees association meeting is planned for late June or early July in Graham but postponed due to district court. Summer school enrollments rise as teachers pursue training. Pleasant Hill school held a big picnic as part of year-end activities. Stanley H Peevey and Miss Viola Jones form the county board of examiners. The next teachers’ exam is June 2 and 3 at Graham High School. Second grade certificates remain scarce as counties push to raise standards. The superintendent’s annual report notes high daily attendance. Newcastle’s Supt J N Johnston will head Floydada schools, while Olney’s C H Dillehay will teach at North Texas State Normal College in Denton this summer.
Houston May 16 An indictment charging murder was returned against U S Mathis 62 in connection with the death on April 20 of his three grandchildren Lois E Mathis 6 Elizabeth 8 and William 9 The children were killed by stopping holes and cracks in their room and turning on the gas Mathis had lived with his son and daughter in law The parents were estranged The grandfather was arrested and has denied the crime In Marion Ohio a businessman faced bankruptcy proceedings and five competitors bought his stock to aid him The reorganized business profited for none of the five firms case ends with praise for local aid.
Local Leader office lists for rent and for sale signs with availability details. Storefront signage indicates multiple units, pricing not specified, and contact options for inquiries are shown.
Guvin Williams, elected to fill the late Lucian Parrish’s unexpired term for Texas 18th district, was sworn in as the House convened. Rep Garner introduced him. Williams cited “harness on” as he began duties. Also included is Graham Texas dog licensing ordinance language with penalties.
The text notes that parts from different makers do not cooperate with the original components, reducing overall unit efficiency when substitutes are used. It emphasizes that using parts not from the original manufacturers in repairing generators, starting motors, or dash equipment almost certainly impairs performance.
Austin Texas May 19 Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate must comply with Texas rules limiting campaign expenditures to 10000. Attorney General issues ruling directing Staples secretary of state to receive and file expenditure reports.
Superintendent M. H. Duncan of Amarillo Public Schools has been elected to the Moody Bible Institute faculty for the summer term. He is noted as a friend and schoolmate of the editor and a brother of local townsman Dr. R. A. Duncan, having been a popular Texas school man and lecturer for years.
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